Originally Posted by
bhmlurker
Don't forget that in Asia, being a FA is something you do in the 20s, see the world, have fun, and then switch job if you get married or settle down. There are no "lifer" FAs, as older ones transition to ground duty. When I first came to the US, I thought "wow why is this flight staffed with older supervisor types, are the younger ones in training?"
Actually, if you are interested in accurate information....
A lot of Asian carriers do not allow the FA's to work beyond a certain age. The choice is not the FA's but instead they will sign a 5 or 6 year contract at the age of 23 or so and that is it, they are done. There are a some carriers that do not have this setup (TG for example) and you will will find quite a few "lifers" on that airline.
I will once again contend that age is nothing but a number and I have seen some golden oldies that do a great job. It is all about attitude.
You other comments on nationality of pax is well.....maybe you need to travel more.